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Student Wellness Program (SWP)

Your child's success in school and in life depends on their mental and physical health. To support their well-being, we're excited to offer the Student Wellness Program to students at West High on January 26th and 27th. This marks our fifth year of providing this valuable service in the Parkway School District. This free, confidential program is designed to give you valuable insight into your child's emotional health.

How It Works

This voluntary screening uses a nationally recognized tool to help us identify and address any potential emotional challenges your child may be facing.

• The Screening: During a class period, your child will complete a 10–15-minute confidential survey on their school-provided Chromebook. The screening is supervised by our trained mental health professionals and covers topics like anxiety, depression, and a sense of belonging.
• The Follow-Up: If the screening indicates a potential concern, our mental health staff will meet with your child privately to gain a deeper understanding of their needs. This conversation helps determine if additional support is necessary.
• Communication: Regardless of the results, we will contact you. If concerns are identified, we'll arrange a time to discuss the findings and explore next steps for support. If no issues are found, you'll receive a confirmation email with resources on how to reach out if you have questions.

How to Register

To enroll your child, please complete this registration form. This screening is confidential, and the results will not be shared with the school or your child's teachers and counselors without your permission. For more information, including a list of FAQs, please visit the Student Wellness Program website. If you have any questions, you can contact Brian Kuhn at 314-514-5266 or bkuhn@swstl.com.

STL County Apprenticeship & Career Pathways Showcase

Save the dates for the STL County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase. These events are FREE! Families and students from 6th-12th grade students are welcome. Come learn more about these exciting and fulfilling job opportunities, many of which require training instead of a traditional, 4-year degree. Spanning regional employers seeking new talent, our exhibitors will include representatives from key career pathways including:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Construction
• Culinary & Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Information Technology
• Public Safety
• Transportation & Logistics

Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center

Now hiring lifeguards (starting at $16.50/hour) and aquatic aides (starting at 15.50/hour) for this summer. Must be available days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Click HERE for the flyer

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Comprehensive Counselors

Erin Gerber (Last names A - Em)
314-415-7519
egerber1@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names En - La)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Skalski (Last names Le - Ro)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Ru - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
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College & Career Counselor

Chris Lorenz
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
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Support Staff

Cindy Devine – Counseling Administrative Assistant
cdevine@parkwayschools.net

Lauren Rowe – College Administrative Assistant
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net